Honest opinions on Rota Wheels.
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Ok now that I have time to post here's my view, knockoffs weigh more, for example a Rota Slipstream in a 15 x 6.5 weighs 11.9lbs, where as a Spoon SW388 in the same size weighs 8.6lbs. Not saying they are not going to hold up but the Rota is a cast wheel, while the Spoon is forged. And also there is the fact that it's a knockoff... If I judge a car show i'd definately not give near the same points for someone that has knockoffs, to me a well built car (like your car is, as far as i've heard) has real and quality parts. The only knockoff piece I plan on buying for my car is the body kit, since I can't find the actual Mugen one. IMO i'd rather have a old set of Volks that need to be redone than a set of new Rotas...
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I saw a thread once where someone thought there was a defect with a set of Rotas, so Rota tested them and determined there was no defects, but they offered to exchange them for anyone that didn't feel comfortable with them. That is a pretty good company if you ask me, and honestly, I would rather have a fast car and spend that money on performance, than have elite baller status wheels. Im not impressed by a slow car with baller wheels....
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bubba;247839 wrote:
Ok now that I have time to post here's my view, knockoffs weigh more, for example a Rota Slipstream in a 15 x 6.5 weighs 11.9lbs, where as a Spoon SW388 in the same size weighs 8.6lbs. Not saying they are not going to hold up but the Rota is a cast wheel, while the Spoon is forged. And also there is the fact that it's a knockoff... If I judge a car show i'd definately not give near the same points for someone that has knockoffs, to me a well built car (like your car is, as far as i've heard) has real and quality parts. The only knockoff piece I plan on buying for my car is the body kit, since I can't find the actual Mugen one. IMO i'd rather have a old set of Volks that need to be redone than a set of new Rotas...Sooooo true. I held and actual spoon SW388 the other day and I could not believe how light it was, with the tire. Absolutely ridiculous, I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for.
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TurboGTU;247780 wrote:
Hopefully you guys can see this. I thought this was nuts. Rota's before and after Nurburgring....http://www.teamzx2.com/showthread.php?t=9270
I doubt this is a common occurrence with them, but damn.
400 dolla set of rims, 800 bucks worth of rubber.
Just sayin
P.s. I'm pro Rota/Konig/Spun/Drag for anyones DD, I don't want 2k worth of Volks getting rash or stolen.
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From a retailers stand point I can tell you this. Rota has a solid place in the market, and especially in the Subaru scene. Their wheels are knock offs, heavier, cast, and less expensive. I have owned 2 sets, and have sold probably 50 sets and have absolutely nothing bad to say about them. The finish lasts, I have NEVER warrantied a single wheel, and they hold their value if taken care off. I have read articles on the internet that claim a wheel failed. I am sure it has happened, but I am sure that every cast wheel has had a few failures. Just like Ferrari has more than likely had a car that never worked right from the start.
I would buy another set of Rotas, I will continue to sell Rotas, and I will continue to have great success with Rota...
sidenote: Look at 80% of the brands affordable to the 'average' tuner. What wheels aren't knock offs?
I'd take new Rota's over used old school Volks anyday.
My $.02
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Afsil80;248059 wrote:
Not trying to push anyone's buttons, but I never understood why STi owners ditch the factory BBS wheels for Rotas. Seems like a downgrade, if you ask me.Typically STi owners buy Rota's for winter wheels, if they ditch the BBS's for their 'everyday wheels', then I would agree with your statement.
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Hahahaha, I'm one of the few running ones around here so I'm not as retarded as the rest of them.
I think everyone back up there got spoiled by Eric's 240. Examples like that are a true rarity since most of them are complete piles. Since I've been home, I've only seen two that are on the level his was.
-Peter
1991 240SX
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also some owners ditch the bbs for a much more aggressive stance by getting very wide wheels. Rota makes wheels for subarus that are 8.5 to 9 plus inches wide. If you go on Nasioc you can see that over half of all owners on there are running rotas. You will also see that no one is having any problems with them either. Rota is a very good wheel maker. Not everyone can afford forged wheels nor do they need forged wheels.
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http://www.fargostreet.com/forums/showthread.php?p=248125#post248125
(2:55 in the video lol)
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Rexwagon;248128 wrote:
also some owners ditch the bbs for a much more aggressive stance by getting very wide wheels. Rota makes wheels for subarus that are 8.5 to 9 plus inches wide. If you go on Nasioc you can see that over half of all owners on there are running rotas. You will also see that no one is having any problems with them either. Rota is a very good wheel maker. Not everyone can afford forged wheels nor do they need forged wheels.WRX owners pay so much for insurance, that they can't afford real prodrives...
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DelSlow;248134 wrote:
http://www.fargostreet.com/forums/showthread.php?p=248125#post248125(2:55 in the video lol)
HAHA!!! D2's
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